2006: Kylie (right, guest star Kristin Cavallari), turns to Veronica (Kristen Bell) for help when a blackmailer cracks into a private online bulletin board and threatens to publicly out everyone associated with the site unless they pay $5,000 apiece. (Warner Bros.)

According to the Veronica Mars Kickstarter page, the fan-funded movie will take place at Veronica Mars’ 10th high school reunion. Thomas said he hoped to include as many fan-favorite characters as possible.

The “Veronica Mars” movie will shoot this summer for an early 2014 release in a limited number of theaters. Warner Bros. will distribute and promote the film. It will also be made available by digital download.